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August 6, 2019

Driver pleads guilty to intentionally running over Eagan couple

Jonna Kojo Armartey, 37, pleaded guilty to two charges of second-degree murder for killing a husband and wife.
South Metro
August 5, 2019
An officer teared up at the funeral for Mendota Heights police officer Scott Patrick in 2014. After the shooting, West St. Paul officers involved in t

West St. Paul police focus on officers' mental health, wellness

The department in West St. Paul requires officers to meet with a counselor annually.
South Metro
August 3, 2019

Twin Cities metro police blotter, Aug. 4

South Metro
August 1, 2019
South Metro
July 31, 2019

St. Thomas Academy in Mendota Heights names interim headmaster

Former graduate, Coast Guard officer will fill post as search continues.
South Metro
July 30, 2019

West St. Paul police arrest 2 men in connection with fatal shooting

The suspects from Little Canada and Oakdale are jailed and awaiting second-degree murder charges.
South Metro
July 27, 2019
Third, fourth and fifth graders paddled canoes on Lake Marion, Lakeville, as part of Lakeville's summer "Launch into Learning" program. This group spo

Summer school steps outside the classroom

Metro area districts' enrichment and academic offerings are broader than ever.
South Metro
July 27, 2019

Twin Cities metro police blotter, July 28

South Metro
July 26, 2019

Authorities ID woman pulled from fiery wreck by passersby in Shakopee

Injuries from the impact of the crash killed the Hopkins woman, according to the Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office.
South Metro
July 22, 2019

Man shot, injured by law enforcement in Becker County Saturday night

The man had threatened to hurt himself and wouldn't leave his home when asked, authorities said.
South Metro
July 21, 2019
Fairmont Square is getting new siding and windows from its new owner, Myron Olshansky of Wayzata. But it comes with a helfty price tag: rents for many

Spike in rent slams low-income residents in Fairmont, Minn.

Cost to double for many renters, who are mostly poor, disabled or elderly tenants.
South Metro
July 21, 2019

Man who ran into Apple Valley road and hit by vehicle dies

The driver had "little time to react before the impact," a police statement read.
South Metro
July 20, 2019

Twin Cities metro police blotter, July 21

South Metro
July 18, 2019

Martin DesLauriers, former Eagan police chief, dies

He was its first official police chief in 1965, a mentor to its officers as well as a leader in local and state police associations.
South Metro
July 18, 2019
Burnsville's women leaders gathered last week for an interview with the Today Show. L to R, they are Jennifer Harmening, Burnsville Chamber of Commerc

In Burnsville, the women are in charge and attracting national attention

Suburb attracts national attention for female leaders in city's top posts.
South Metro
July 17, 2019
A BCA investigator photographs the scene of an officer involved shooting near the 9900 block of Foley Blvd. Thursday, April 18, 2019, in Coon Rapids]

Fatal shooting by officers in Coon Rapids deemed legally justified

John Duane Fairbanks fired at his pursuers and later refused to drop his weapon, investigators said.
South Metro
July 16, 2019
A Colombian red tail boa constrictor was found in the median of Nicollet Avenue near McAndrews Road in Burnsville Monday.

Friendly boa puts squeeze on hearts in Burnsville

The snake could be adopted if the owner does not come forward.
South Metro
July 16, 2019

Ex-professor who sued Inver Hills Community College accepts $82K settlement, lifetime ban

Berger was one of the leaders of a faculty no-confidence vote against the college's president, Tim Wynes, who later retired.
South Metro
July 16, 2019
Packages passed down a conveyor belt before receiving a shipping label at Amazon in Shakopee.

Some workers strike in Shakopee in rare work stoppage for Amazon

Organizers say pace at Shakopee plant is too fast and employees are getting hurt

Twin Cities south metro

News coverage of the Twin Cities southern suburbs, including Apple Valley, Bloomington, Burnsville, Eagan, Lakeville, Mendota Heights and Shakopee.